Georgia permit test: distracted & drowsy driving
Phone and texting laws, other distractions and fatigue. 6 questions.
Under Georgia's Hands-Free law, which way of using your phone while driving is allowed?
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Sample distracted & drowsy driving questions
Under Georgia's Hands-Free law, which way of using your phone while driving is allowed?
- A Talking through a phone in a mounted holder
- B Holding the phone on speaker near your face
- C Pinning the phone between ear and shoulder
- D Resting the phone in your lap to read a map
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A. Talking through a phone in a mounted holder
Georgia's Hands-Free law says drivers may not hold or support a phone for any reason. A phone may be used only with headphones, a wireless device, a phone holder or a mounted device.
Your phone is in a dashboard mount. A text message pops up while you are driving. Under Georgia's Hands-Free law, may you read it?
- A Yes, because the phone is in a mount and not in your hand
- B Yes, if the message is from a family member
- C Yes, if you are driving under 25 mph
- D No, reading text-based messages while driving is prohibited
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D. No, reading text-based messages while driving is prohibited
Georgia's Hands-Free law bans writing, sending or reading any text-based communication, including texts, instant messages, email and internet data, while driving. A mount only means you are not holding the phone; it does not make reading messages legal.
Which of these does Georgia's Hands-Free law specifically prohibit while driving?
- A Recording a video on your phone
- B Listening to music through the car stereo
- C Following a GPS mounted on the dashboard
- D Talking with a passenger in the car
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A. Recording a video on your phone
The Hands-Free law prohibits watching, recording or broadcasting video while driving, along with writing, sending or reading texts, emails or internet data. Each of these pulls your eyes and attention away from the road.
What is the penalty for a first conviction under Georgia's Hands-Free law?
- A No points, just a written warning
- B 2 points and a fine up to $100
- C 1 point and a fine up to $50
- D A 30-day license suspension
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C. 1 point and a fine up to $50
A first Hands-Free conviction brings 1 point and a fine of not more than $50. Penalties climb with each conviction, so the habit gets more expensive.